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EU safety alerts — October 2026

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Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken thighs from Ukraine

The EU has issued a safety alert regarding deep frozen chicken parts from Ukraine, which were found to contain Salmonella spp., a pathogenic micro-organism not allowed in such products. The Czech Republic reported the…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Exceeded MRL pesticides residue in sessam seeds from India

Romania has issued a product safety alert for hulled sesame seeds from India due to excessive levels of pesticide residues, including bifenthrin, chlorpyrifos (an unauthorized substance), and methoxyfenozide. The…

Pesticide residuesNuts, nut products and seeds

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Formaldehyde migration from melamine bowls

Poland has reported that melamine bowls from China were detained at the border because they showed migration of formaldehyde above the permitted limit of 15 mg/kg. The hazard is classified as “not serious.” The products…

MigrationFood contact materials

RASFFSerious risk

Acetamiprid in black eyed beans from Madagascar

Some black eyed beans from Madagascar have been found to contain high levels of a pesticide called acetamiprid, exceeding the permitted limit. The affected product has not yet been sold in stores and was detained at the…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

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Unauthorised pesticides in cranberries from Slovakia

Cranberries from Slovakia were found to contain unauthorized pesticide residues, including tetramethrin and cyphenothrin, both exceeding maximum permitted levels. The products were reportedly removed from the market in…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella thyphimurium en pollo congelado de Brasil

Brazilian frozen chicken products have been found to contain Salmonella typhimurium, a pathogenic micro-organism, at levels exceeding safety standards. The contaminated products were detected during border control in…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

excessive ochratoxin A in french dried ham

French dried ham sold in Madagascar contains dangerously high levels of ochratoxin A, a harmful mycotoxin. The detected level is 116 µg/kg, far exceeding the permitted limit of 3 µg/kg, posing serious health risks to…

MycotoxinsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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Hojas secas de fenogreco en mezclas de especias de India

Spain has issued a product safety alert for fenugreek leaves included in spice mixes imported from India. The notification was made through border control after a shipment was detained, but there is no report of…

Other risksHerbs and spices

RASFFSerious risk

Presencia de aditivo E-160b por encima del LMR en Jalebi Mix de India

The EU has issued a safety alert for Jalebi Mix from India due to excessive levels of the food additive E-160b, which may pose a serious health risk. The product was detained at the border in Spain and is no longer…

Other risksOther food product / mixed